Lant63 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 2013 Alfredo Martinez custom roll robusto from a great BOTL tonight as I watch the Warriors vs. Suns game... 2C11D67B-D662-4C44-8A4E-3A38EF4F2AC7_zpsxbeurqir.JPG will this be on the blog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpyigit Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 RASS @ the airport.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Oh my. That Glenfarclas is some goooood sht. Not to mention the Bolivar Gold Medal cigar! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Habana Mike Posted November 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2015 2yo Monsdale. Excellent! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JohnS Posted November 29, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cigars in the past week... Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo San Juan OLM Oct 14. When I want a change of pace, I like a light-strengthed cigar such as the Hoyo de Monterrey San Juan. I love the creaminess of the Le Hoyo line too. Obviously this will only get milder and more creamy with age. Still, I nubbed it. Hoyo de Monterrey Grand Epicure EL 2013 (obtained in a trade - thanks Geoff). The a la carte Hoyo de Monterrey cigar that was rich, chocolate, spicy and complimented my black coffee really well. Did I mention hints of creaminess on top? It will only get better. Strong for HdM, as it was a touch under medium-strengthed. Trinidad Reyes RMU Ago 15. Okay I admit it, I smoked this very young, but I had to sample it ROTT (right off the truck - so to speak) because Trinidad, construction-wise has been so poor in the last few years, especially in regards to wrappers. This box I can see is the exception. This cigar was strong, had volumes of smoke, was easy to draw and left that quissential Trinidad aftertaste that was still there the next day when I woke up! The flavour? Well check out the Cuban Cigar Website user-submitted description of the Reyes and you'll find the following...Wood (6), Tobacco (5), Floral (5), Cream (5), Spice (4), Grass (4), Herbal (4), Honey (4), Leather (3), Nut (3), Pepper (3), Coffee (3) and Earth (3). In other words, complex. If you've picked this up off the recent 24:24 sales, you won't be disappointed. Obviously, one to let rest as it will settle as it ages. I'm interested to see what flavour/s come to fore in the future. Montecristo No.2 (obtained in a trade - thanks Matt) And so, my hit-and-miss ratio with the Montecristo No.2 continues, in this case miss. That's the way it goes, for those of you who play poker, sometimes you have to fold a lot until you get given a strong hand. This was average. Excellent on flavours, with cocoa, coffee, a little nut and smooth toasted tobacco, but unfortunately it was a little tight and low on smoke. I await the next Monte 2! H.Upmann Connossieur A LUB Oct 14 (obtained in a split with Jason - thanks!) The only thing wrong with this was the spelling of its name, the 'i' should go after the s, not before! (that's Habanos S.A for you) I obtained a split of 5 a few months ago and sampled the first one. Toasted tobacco and shortbread with leather. Very nice but a touch strong for how I like my Upmanns. I look forward to re-visiting in 6 to 12 months. Bolivar Belicosos Finos PMS Ene 15 (obtained in a split with muzz - thanks!) Saturday night and my brother-in-law (cuzz) came over for visit so I pulled these out to sample. Sure, Bolivar is not my 'go to' marca, but I do understand why the BBF is a FoH forum favourite. This was a powerful, earthy cigar, yet smooth, had good smoke and did not overwhelm with a strong aftertaste on the tongue. I nubbed this one too! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ramon Allones Estupendos TEB OCT07 Nice draw, mid bodied toasted tobacco overall. Fairly monolithic with little complexity or evolution. Decent cigar. Not Havana's best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eswary Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Cigars in the past week... Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo San Juan OLM Oct 14. When I want a change of pace, I like a light-strengthed cigar such as the Hoyo de Monterrey San Juan. I love the creaminess of the Le Hoyo line too. Obviously this will only get milder and more creamy with age. Still, I nubbed it. 2015-11-22 10.25.10.jpg2015-11-22 12.01.32.jpg Hoyo de Monterrey Grand Epicure EL 2013 (obtained in a trade - thanks Geoff). The a la carte Hoyo de Monterrey cigar that was rich, chocolate, spicy and complimented my black coffee really well. Did I mention hints of creaminess on top? It will only get better. Strong for HdM, as it was a touch under medium-strengthed. 2015-11-27 18.53.34.jpg Trinidad Reyes RMU Ago 15. Okay I admit it, I smoked this very young, but I had to sample it ROTT (right off the truck - so to speak) because Trinidad, construction-wise has been so poor in the last few years, especially in regards to wrappers. This box I can see is the exception. This cigar was strong, had volumes of smoke, was easy to draw and left that quissential Trinidad aftertaste that was still there the next day when I woke up! The flavour? Well check out the Cuban Cigar Website user-submitted description of the Reyes and you'll find the following...Wood (6), Tobacco (5), Floral (5), Cream (5), Spice (4), Grass (4), Herbal (4), Honey (4), Leather (3), Nut (3), Pepper (3), Coffee (3) and Earth (3). In other words, complex. If you've picked this up off the recent 24:24 sales, you won't be disappointed. Obviously, one to let rest as it will settle as it ages. I'm interested to see what flavour/s come to fore in the future. 2015-11-27 20.27.08.jpg Montecristo No.2 (obtained in a trade - thanks Matt) And so, my hit-and-miss ratio with the Montecristo No.2 continues, in this case miss. That's the way it goes, for those of you who play poker, sometimes you have to fold a lot until you get given a strong hand. This was average. Excellent on flavours, with cocoa, coffee, a little nut and smooth toasted tobacco, but unfortunately it was a little tight and low on smoke. I await the next Monte 2! 2015-11-28 12.05.05.jpg H.Upmann Connossieur A LUB Oct 14 (obtained in a split with Jason - thanks!) The only thing wrong with this was the spelling of its name, the 'i' should go after the s, not before! (that's Habanos S.A for you) I obtained a split of 5 a few months ago and sampled the first one. Toasted tobacco and shortbread with leather. Very nice but a touch strong for how I like my Upmanns. I look forward to re-visiting in 6 to 12 months. 2015-11-28 18.05.58.jpg Bolivar Belicosos Finos PMS Ene 15 (obtained in a split with muzz - thanks!) Saturday night and my brother-in-law (cuzz) came over for visit so I pulled these out to sample. Sure, Bolivar is not my 'go to' marca, but I do understand why the BBF is a FoH forum favourite. This was a powerful, earthy cigar, yet smooth, had good smoke and did not overwhelm with a strong aftertaste on the tongue. I nubbed this one too! 2015-11-28 21.10.58.jpg Thanks for taking the time to put some thoughts down with each cigar. I have yet to really dive into Trinidad with the Fundys or Reyes but I think it's time. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 2011 espy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 At a party last night. Brought a bunch of NC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charltonc Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 PL encantos love these 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billh1 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Didn't think I was going to be able to smoke today but found time to enjoy a RG PC NRG NOV 05! Cheers! Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusguy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 HQ Partagas Shorts for a sunny Calgary afternoon walk with my wife. Sent from my LG-D852 using Tapatalk LOL - you're pic is even bigger than mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archosaur Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Capping off a great Thanksgiving week. A few days with family on the Gulf of Mexico, and a weekend in New Orleans with the girlfriend. '08 Cohiba Coronas Especial and a Cuba libre...outstanding! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archosaur Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 J 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugu Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cigars in the past week... H.Upmann Connossieur A LUB Oct 14 (obtained in a split with Jason - thanks!) The only thing wrong with this was the spelling of its name, the 'i' should go after the s, not before! (that's Habanos S.A for you) I obtained a split of 5 a few months ago and sampled the first one. Toasted tobacco and shortbread with leather. Very nice but a touch strong for how I like my Upmanns. I look forward to re-visiting in 6 to 12 months. 2015-11-28 18.05.58.jpg Thanks John. I agree and wonder as how many consider the ConnyA as being a mild or medium cigar. Last OR one (2013) I had a couple of weeks ago was seriously strong, taste-wise (med-full) and nicotine-wise (giving me a buzz). Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill3r Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A Siglo II going on three years of perfection and my newest watch (not the best, but I like it) Sent from AOL in 1999 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill3r Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Moved onto an RASS ROTT. Looks so good I could eat it. Sent from AOL in 1999 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Thanks for taking the time to put some thoughts down with each cigar. I have yet to really dive into Trinidad with the Fundys or Reyes but I think it's time. Thanks! My pleasure. As I mentioned, it was very young, but if we can judge on potential based on initial flavours, construction, draw and smoke, then the first cigar from this RMU Ago 15 box is a 'cracker'! Thanks John. I agree and wonder as how many consider the ConnyA as being a mild or medium cigar. Last OR one (2013) I had a couple of weeks ago was seriously strong, taste-wise (med-full) and nicotine-wise (giving me a buzz). Paul This LUB Oct 14 offering was strong with a good nicotine kick too. The H.Upmann Connossieur A I had at Havanathon at the end of October this year (one of the four cigars we had at the event), was much milder and the shortbread/toasted tobacco flavours were more dominant, which is how I prefer my Upmanns. I've got another four from this split, so I look forward to the next one next year, but I still enjoyed this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 A Siglo II going on three years of perfection and my newest watch (not the best, but I like it) That's good to know. Hmmm...it may be time to visit my BTO Dic 12 Cohiba Siglo II's next month! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmill3r Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That's good to know. Hmmm...it may be time to visit my BTO Dic 12 Cohiba Siglo II's next month!Yup, I think these were BTO OCT 12. They needed some time and acclimation but they're quite nice. Even more citrus and cream than the Siglo Is and Robustos I've had before.Sent from AOL in 1999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclark33 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Night cap, diplomatico exclusiva rum & a Cohiba Magico. Like floating on a cloud of ( . Y . )'s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2fly Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Do love the Maduro line. The Secretos are my favorite but enjoy the other sizes as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjory Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Just lit up and cracked this beer I have been yearning to try. Great right off the bat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lotusguy Posted November 30, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2015 These are stellar... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLC Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 These are stellar... Totally agree, still have a few and just happened to order another box today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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